Two New Ideas I Learned About Mythology
1. Roman mythology borrowed a lot of things from Greek mythology.
2. Romans had a number of myths concerning legends about the foundation and growth of Rome, rather than narrative material about gods.
Navigational Strategy used to locate information
I clicked on links that brought me to pages that gave in depth information on particular gods or types of mythology.
One Reliable Source www.crystallinks.com/romemythology.html
This website cites the source that was used to find information on roman mythology. The website got its information from a book called Greek Mythology in the Roman World by Alan Cameron written in 2005. I decided this source was reliable because it got its information from a published informational text.
One Informational Feature
The Roman and Greek God Comparison Chart has links to pages specifically focusing on particular gods. A student can research a
a single god or goddess in depth and see various artwork featuring the image of that god/goddess.
Lesson Idea: Mythology
Mythology: Roman Gods and Goddesses
Internet Researcher:
Objectives:After reading Vacation Under the Volcano by Mary Pope Osborne we are going to explore Roman mythology. We read about Hercules a god from a Greek myth. The Romans conquered ancient Greece and after doing so they adopted many of Greece's gods and goddesses. Hercules is just one of many gods. Today as internet researchers we will explore some other Roman gods and goddesses. You will be able to research a god or goddess of your choice and answer questions concerning who you have selected. Be sure to take notes while you are exploring to ensure you have enough information on your god or goddess to share in small groups after we have completed this internet workshop.
Choosing a god/goddess:
1. Go to the bookmark I have set for Roman Gods http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/roman/index.htm and explore the gods and goddesses listed. Choose one that interests you and write down important information about the god or goddess of your choice to share with your group.
Making Connections and Inferences:
2. Use the links located on the webpage of your god or goddess to explore the solar system, month, weekday, or relations of your god or goddess and describe why these things are named after your god/goddess or how these people are related to your god or goddess.
3. Go to the bookmark I have set for Roman Gods and Goddesses http://www.crystalinks.com/romegods.html. Scroll down the page to locate the god or goddess you chose to focus on. Click on its name and read the information given on your god or goddess. Compare this information with what you previously found. Write down any additional or conflicting information given on this website to share with your group.
Visualizing:
4. After researching a god or goddess of your choice use the information and any images you found to create your own interpretation and drawing of your god or goddess.
Evaluation Rubric:
2 points- You chose a god or goddess and wrote down atleast 4 pieces of information to share with your group.
2 points- You explored why your god or goddess' name was used in the naming of a planet, month, weekday, or how another god or goddess is related to yours.
2 points- You wrote down additional or conflicting information given on your god or goddess at the additional website.
2 points- You drew a picture representing your god or goddess using the information and images you found.
2 points- You contributed to group discussion and shared what you found with others.
1. Roman mythology borrowed a lot of things from Greek mythology.
2. Romans had a number of myths concerning legends about the foundation and growth of Rome, rather than narrative material about gods.
Navigational Strategy used to locate information
I clicked on links that brought me to pages that gave in depth information on particular gods or types of mythology.
One Reliable Source
www.crystallinks.com/romemythology.html
This website cites the source that was used to find information on roman mythology. The website got its information from a book called Greek Mythology in the Roman World by Alan Cameron written in 2005. I decided this source was reliable because it got its information from a published informational text.
One Informational Feature
The Roman and Greek God Comparison Chart has links to pages specifically focusing on particular gods. A student can research a
a single god or goddess in depth and see various artwork featuring the image of that god/goddess.
Lesson Idea: Mythology
Mythology: Roman Gods and Goddesses
Internet Researcher:
Objectives: After reading Vacation Under the Volcano by Mary Pope Osborne we are going to explore Roman mythology. We read about Hercules a god from a Greek myth. The Romans conquered ancient Greece and after doing so they adopted many of Greece's gods and goddesses. Hercules is just one of many gods. Today as internet researchers we will explore some other Roman gods and goddesses. You will be able to research a god or goddess of your choice and answer questions concerning who you have selected. Be sure to take notes while you are exploring to ensure you have enough information on your god or goddess to share in small groups after we have completed this internet workshop.Choosing a god/goddess:
1. Go to the bookmark I have set for Roman Gods http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/roman/index.htm and explore the gods and goddesses listed. Choose one that interests you and write down important information about the god or goddess of your choice to share with your group.
Making Connections and Inferences:
2. Use the links located on the webpage of your god or goddess to explore the solar system, month, weekday, or relations of your god or goddess and describe why these things are named after your god/goddess or how these people are related to your god or goddess.
3. Go to the bookmark I have set for Roman Gods and Goddesses http://www.crystalinks.com/romegods.html. Scroll down the page to locate the god or goddess you chose to focus on. Click on its name and read the information given on your god or goddess. Compare this information with what you previously found. Write down any additional or conflicting information given on this website to share with your group.
Visualizing:
4. After researching a god or goddess of your choice use the information and any images you found to create your own interpretation and drawing of your god or goddess.
Evaluation Rubric:
2 points- You chose a god or goddess and wrote down atleast 4 pieces of information to share with your group.
2 points- You explored why your god or goddess' name was used in the naming of a planet, month, weekday, or how another god or goddess is related to yours.
2 points- You wrote down additional or conflicting information given on your god or goddess at the additional website.
2 points- You drew a picture representing your god or goddess using the information and images you found.
2 points- You contributed to group discussion and shared what you found with others.
__ 10 points total